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Old 26-11-2016, 08:59 PM
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Location: Brisbane SW
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Atik 314L+ Mono - price reduced

Asking $975 posted (Australia)

Camera specs:
-Sony ICX-285AL ExView 1392 x 1040
-6.45um pixels
-Low read noise 4e-, and low dark current

The camera comes with standard accessories: USB cable, cigarette adapter power cable (camera does not come with AC/DC converter), 1.25'' adapter (not in photo) and CD-ROM/Manual.

Camera bench test by Craig Stark

I've have this for 2.5 years (bought on IIS), but am having a break from astrophotography to pursue other interests, such as sleep !

Things I've liked about this camera:
*It was simple and relatively low cost transition from DSLR to CCD imaging.
*Large pixels combined with low read noise allows for subs of 5 minutes, even in narrowband (moderate light pollution becomes the dominant source of noise)
*With the low dark current, I didn't need darks, just a hot pixel map
*Artemis capture software is simple to use and powerful

The camera was with Atik in June for a repair and service. A PCB was replaced, the desicant was changed and the sensor was cleaned at the same time (invoice available). The desicant tablet is easy to recharge (put in oven), I should have done it more often.

Camera is well protected for postage in original retail packaging, or pickup from Brisbane SW.

My images with this camera
[Images with the camera on left hand side]
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Last edited by SamD; 30-11-2016 at 08:30 AM. Reason: Sold